The SeaWolves, in collaboration with their parent club the Detroit Tigers, have released the club’s 2024…
Day: March 18, 2024
Vehicle fire on I-4 Eastbound at Exit 38
This morning (Mar. 18), the Lakeland Fire Department received a call from a driver reporting a…
Florida House, Senate passes bill to create two new spaceports in Florida
The state of Florida will have two more spaceports. A bill passed in both the state…
2 skydivers were injured after making a ‘hard landing’ in Lake Wales
Two skydivers were injured Monday afternoon after making a “hard landing” in Lake Wales, according to…
SEU Softball Sweeps St. Ambrose
A six-run fourth inning helped the Fire end the first game of the doubleheader against St.…
PCSO WORKING CRASH ON SR 60 MONDAY AFTERNOON
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Polk County Fire Rescue are currently on the scene…
Phelps Named Fire Volleyball Coach
Southeastern University Athletics Director Drew Watson has announced the hiring of Amanda Phelps as the new…
Anthony Sabatini filed a lawsuit against Polk County School Board on behalf of County Citizens Defending Freedom
Today Anthony Sabatini filed a lawsuit against Polk County School Board on behalf of my client,…
Congress must demonstrate what it takes to succeed
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Life is fragile and doesn’t last very long, so we should try…
Crafts retailer JOANN files for bankruptcy
Crafts retailer JOANN filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy early Monday morning. The company, with over 800…
Lakeland driver dies after car becomes ‘wedged’ under semi-truck
A Lakeland man was killed early Monday morning after he ran a red light and slammed…
Arthur the King – Movie Review
By Bob Garver I’m not going to sugarcoat it: this was not a good week…
SEU to Hold a Night at the Opera
Southeastern University’s (SEU) School of Music will hold “A Night at the Opera…Scenes” at Oasis Community…
LAKELANDPD HIGH SCHOOL POLICE ACADEMY IS BACK THIS SUMMER!
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for eager and excited teens who are interested in a…
Florida Chief to Congress: Don’t Use Motorists as Guinea Pigs to Test Dangerous Heavier Truck
Letter to the Editor Law enforcement leaders from Florida and across the country will be on…
LKLD Commissioners consider expansion to Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland Commissioners are expected to formally accept a grant on Monday from the Department of Transportation that…
Sovereign Citizen Arrested For Fake Diplomatic Plates Claims Diplomatic Immunity and Gets Stopped Again
A sovereign citizen and mildly-famous singer from Florida has been arrested and detained by police on multiple occasions for using fake diplomatic…
Four Lakeland food vendors fall short of standards in latest inspections
Feb. 26 to March 3: Four Lakeland food vendors fall short of standards in the latest…
Lakeland woman pursues Guinness World Record in deadlifting
It’s not every day someone in your community breaks a Guinness World Record, but that’s what…
Track Election Results Online
Supervisor of Elections Lori Edwards invites Polk County voters to follow up-to-the-minute election night coverage at PolkElections.gov for…
New York investment group has bought two Lakeland retail properties for $180 million
A New York investment group has bought two Lakeland retail properties as part of a $180…
Bobby Curry Jr. Arrested for First Degree Murder and Aggravated Child Abuse
On the afternoon of Friday, March 15, 2024, an arrest warrant was obtained for Bobby Curry…